Echanahalli - Denkanikottai, Krishnagiri

Echanahalli is a village situated in the Denkanikottai taluka of Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Denkanikottai and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Krishnagiri. Rayakottai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Echanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Echanahalli is 644047. The village covers a total geographical area of 917.48 hectares and falls under the 635116 pincode. Marandahalli is the nearest town.

Echanahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Veppanahalli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnagiri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Echanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Echanahalli village had a total population of 283 people, including 146 males and 137 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.60%, with male literacy at 64.23% and female literacy at 48.21%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Echanahalli

Echanahalli is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Echanahalli

Public transport in the Echanahalli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rayakkottai, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Krishnagiri to Echanahalli is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Echanahalli

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Echanahalli village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Echanahalli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Echanahalli village are given below:

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